Senior GEOINT Acquisition Engineer - Optical Systems Lead

aero; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 166,400 - 249,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health care and wellness plans

401(k) Plan with up to 12% company-paid benefit

Education assistance programs

Job summary

Aerospace Corporation is seeking a Payload Systems Senior Project Engineer in Chantilly, VA. In this role, you will lead technical acquisition efforts for complex space programs, ensuring mission compliance and collaborating with diverse engineering teams.

The ideal candidate will possess 12+ years of expertise in electro-optical engineering and a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field. This position requires an active TS/SCI security clearance and U.S. citizenship. Join a team dedicated to impactful innovations in space.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of progressively more responsible electro-optical engineering experience.
• Proven experience successfully interacting with customers and program offices.
• Current and active TS/SCI security clearance and U.S. citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical acquisition efforts for complex space programs.
• Serve as primary technical point of contact for stakeholders.
• Assess payload designs to ensure mission compliance.

Skills

Electro-optical engineering experience

Technical expertise in optical systems

Team leadership

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, mathematics, or related field

Job description

Aerospace Corporation is seeking a Payload Systems Senior Project Engineer in Chantilly, VA. In this role, you will lead technical acquisition efforts for complex space programs, ensuring mission compliance and collaborating with diverse engineering teams.

The ideal candidate will possess 12+ years of expertise in electro-optical engineering and a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field. This position requires an active TS/SCI security clearance and U.S. citizenship. Join a team dedicated to impactful innovations in space.